Dingen om te doen in Philadelphia deze week en dit weekend

Through Friday, April 10, 2026

The finalists are locked in, and it’s your very last chance to vote in the 2026 Liberty Bells, Visit Philadelphia’s annual awards-season celebration of all the Philly people, places and things that you love most. (And seeing as Philly is the birthplace of American democracy, it’s only natural that we leave the voting up to the people.)

Dus waar wacht je nog op? Click here to vote for your favorites. You can vote once per day now through Friday.

Through Saturday, April 11, 2026

Wrapping up the spring iteration of its sixth year, the twice-a-year Restaurantweek Dine Latino spotlights local Latino restaurants in Philadelphia and The Countryside.

The list of participating restaurants for the spring 2026 edition continues to grow, featuring over two-dozen of Filadelfia’s best Latino eateries, including Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Colombian, Peruvian and more.

Each spot offers either a buy-two-entrees, get-an-appetizer-or-dessert-free promotion or a special limited-time menu. Participating restaurants this spring include Adelita Taqueria & Restaurant, El Merkury, Casa Mexico, Mixto Restaurant, and more. Eet smakelijk!

Sticks up, Philly, for the final time. The Philadelphia Wings take to the turf in South Philly for their last game ever, with a swan song against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs this week.

Bad news: With the team’s playoff run wrapped for the season, this’ll be your last chance to see the guys in action, as the franchise has announced its plans not to return to Xfinity Mobile Arena for the 2026-2027 season.

Good news: It’s dollar ice cream day! So turn that frown upside down with a sweet treat and get ready to give the team a warm Philly farewell — hopefully not forever.

Tot en met zondag 12 april 2026

Waar zijn mijn Peeps? De in Pennsylvania gemaakte marshmallow traktaties dienen als artistieke inspiratie voor het maken van marshmallow meesterwerken - waaronder muurkunst, diorama's, sculpturen en meer - in het altijd schattige PEEPS in het dorp annual event, winding down this week at Het dorp van de marskramer.

2026 markeert het zevende jaar van de geliefde lentetraditie in het Bucks County indie winkelparadijs. Bekijk de kleurrijke en uiterst Instagram-waardige snoepcreaties in het Visitor & Event Center.

Opmerking: Het populaire evenement trekt elk jaar veel mensen. Als je het evenement halverwege de week bezoekt, kun je makkelijker parkeren en naar de met suiker overgoten kunst gluren.

Tot en met zondag 12 april 2026

Two powerful fabric-based exhibitions conclude this week: Lisa Alvarado: Talismans for a Theater of Resilience en De levende tempel: De wereld van Moki Cherry.

Lisa Alvarado uses vibrational aesthetics — that is, the pulses of the human body (and the world) — to explore the liminality of movement, history and rhythm. Composed of layers of multicolored bands, Alvarado’s gigantic hanging tapestries mimic natural rock formations and shift in color throughout the course of the day.

Fearless artist and designer Moki Cherry lived her life across continents, working and living in both the United States and her native Sweden. Featuring tapestries, paintings, concert posters, costumes, music and more, Cherry’s retrospective exhibition weaves together a creative mishmash that turns ordinary spaces into bold, joyful happenings.

Catch them before they unravel.

Ongoing (Mondays through Wednesdays)

Your weeknights just got a bit more lively.

This new year-round program, coming straight from the City of Philadelphia, highlights musical artists and businesses citywide with gratis music performances and activations across the city each week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Catch performances at participating hotels, restaurants and bars in regions around Philly, including parts of East Passyunk (like Pistolas del Sur, Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar and Stogie Joe’s Tavern); Centrum (zoals Het Notaris Hotel, Loews Philadelphia Hotel en Aloft Philadelphia Downtown); en University City (like Carbon Copy, Renata’s Kitchen and Dahlak).

Performances are free and open to the public, with pay-as-you-go food and drink available at each venue. For the full list of performances and venues, klik hier.

Now open (Wednesdays through Sundays)

Drink in Philly’s rich history with the return of this Independence Mall beer garden. Hosted right next to the Bezoekerscentrum Onafhankelijkheid — within sight of the National Constitution Center en de Liberty Bell — the breezy beer garden features picnic tables, cozy hammocks, and a bevy of bites and drinks.

On the menu: eats like loaded hot dogs, cheesesteaks, flatbread pizzas and giant Philly pretzels (!), plus a variety of craft beer, wine and cocktails. The beer garden is free to enter, with weekday happy hours from 4 to 6 p.m.

Begins Tuesday, April 7, 2026 

Consider this your excuse to get outside: The 100% free Firefly Hours bring the fun outdoors with evenings full of free family fun at 17 different sites throughout Germantown.

Spots offering free kid-friendly crafts and nature activities include prominent historic estates like Wyck, Stenton en Cliveden, as well as many of the more hidden gems like the Colored Girls Museum, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion and Historic Fair Hill.

This week kicks things off with three nights of free all-ages fiber arts workshops by Allens Lane Art Center, including stencil printing using native plants, weavings created with natural fibers and a community stitch sesh led by local quilting artist Mama Carla Wiley.

Firefly Hours run at participating sites on select dates from April through October.

Ben ik het drama? En wat dan nog? Cardi B draagt de titel met trots tijdens haar eerste headliner arena tour, taking over the Xfinity Mobile Arena this Tuesday.

Als je ook maar een beetje op ons lijkt en het laatste album van de rapper uit de Bronx bij jou thuis driedubbel platina heeft gehaald, mis dan niet je kans om met Little Miss Drama zelf naar buiten te gaan en hits te draaien als Bodega Baddie, WAP en Geld.

Begins: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (Wednesdays through Sundays) 

De geliefde mobiele biertuin van Philly, Parken op tap, returns for 2026 with brews and bites at urban parks and green spaces across Philadelphia, with a new neighborhood featured each week.

Expect cans and drafts from Mainstay Independent Brewing, Conshohocken Brewing, Dogfish Head and more, as well as sippable seasonal cocktails, and bites ranging from cheeseburgers and pulled pork sandwiches to raspberry cheesecake cups and adult Lunchables (!).

First stop: East Fairmount Park’s Azalea Garden, tucked between Boathouse Row en de Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Opens Thursday, April 9, 2026

When the warmer months roll around, the rooftop of South Philly’s Bok Building turns into a spacious beer garden met een prachtig uitzicht op de skyline.

The seasonal watering hole serves a variety of drinks — with an ever-changing menu of tasty bites — and hosts plenty of events and performances.

Want to add a little spice to your outing? Opening weekend at Bok Bar breaks out the good vibes and live DJs for free dancing (and a free dance lesson!) during Salsa Sunday.

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but when beholders sometimes see things through lenses that are reductive, commodifying and all too stereotypical, it might be time to redefine beauty on our own terms.

Brownin’ celebrates Black identity and Black beauty in a curated exhibition by five Philly-based artists. Through visual art, photography, paintings and more, the exhibition uses a spectrum of works to highlight beauty in all its forms — and combat the myth that there’s just one single Black narrative.

Want to learn more firsthand? Meet the artists and curators in person during the free opening reception this Thursday night, from 6 to 9 p.m.

To commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, The Clay Studio — the nation’s largest ceramic arts organization — creates an omvangrijke tentoonstelling toont werk van 27 kunstenaars verspreid over 16 kunst- en cultuursites. Kunstenaars baseren hun creatieve werk op historisch onderzoek dat op deze locaties is uitgevoerd om werken te inspireren die thema's van onafhankelijkheid door de evolutie van Amerika verkennen.

Radical Americana kicks off this Thursday with exhibits at places like The Clay Studio, Cliveden, Taller Puertorriqueño and many more. Dates and times vary by location, with the exhibition running through July.

The Giant Heart ain’t the only thing that’s beating. The Franklin Institute’s perennial adults-only event series is in full swing once again — this time with new activities, extra explosions and full-on bass-dropping music fest vibes.

Learn the science behind vinyl records or take a trip to 1940s cinema by playing a real theremin. Dance to up-tempo Brazilian beats or try your hand at Japanese-style drumming. And learn the brewing process behind the event’s Treble Maker lager, or kick back and strum a variety of stringed instruments.

Plus, don’t miss DJs turning the Fels Planetarium into a hypnotic space-themed experience, featuring a custom-designed and fully immersive 360 video art light show.

On top of the live performances and mind-tingling activities, enjoy pay-as-you-go drinkies, full access to the museum’s signature hands-on exhibits and a little rooftop stargazing — as a treat.

Break out the peanuts and Cracker Jacks: The Phillies look to keep the momentum going with another three-game stretch at home this week. Next at bat: the Arizona Diamondbacks.

While the grown-ups shout for the D-Backs’ downfall, kiddos (ages 14 and under) can make out like bandits with a slate of fun promos running this week, including free hoodies during Cavity Busters Kids Opening Day (Saturday) and a Colonial-themed Phillie Phanatic bobble head to honor the Phanatic’s birthday (Sunday).

Celebrating 250 years since the signing of a little-known document called something like, oh, I don’t know, the Declaration of Independence, this brand-new play from East Coast playwrights Miriam Colvin and Jackson Pavlik takes a meta look at the effort it takes to produce great works.

The story follows a group of actors and historians — spanning Baby Boomers and Gen-Z — as they prepare for a Fourth of July celebration at Independence Hall, all under the chaotic scrutiny of a neurotic director and a very stressed-out bureaucrat.

Shop tot je erbij neervalt en steun tegelijkertijd lokale ondernemers tijdens de lente-editie van de populaire Gemaakt in Philadelphia Marketplace bij Dilworth Park.

This weekend, a curated lineup of artists, makers and crafters from around Greater Philadelphia set up shop to sell a variety of handmade and specialty goods. Look forward to original artworks, home decor, natural skincare products, custom jewelry and other gifts, with bites from various pay-as-you-go food vendors.

The Made in Philadelphia Marketplace is free to attend and open to the public. Looking for more fun around the Market East neighborhood? Say no more.

Rally the Straw Hats and set sail for the fourth annual Philly Otaku Fest, a three-day festival dedicated to all things anime, cosplay and gaming.

The packed weekend features pay-as-you-go Japanese street food, live music (from J-Rock to nerdcore), a cosplay competition, high-energy performances from popular Japanese pop culture idols, over 70 vendors — slinging Japanese art, rare collectibles and anime-themed merch — and so much more.

Philly Otaku Fest is free to enter — and while you’re there, don’t miss Meanwhile, in Philly Otaku: A Retrospective, on display at Cherry Street Pier through April 26, 2026.

The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts ain’t clownin’ around: World Circus Day is now World Circus Week —and it’s bigger and better than ever.

The all-ages celebration features festivities including free performances, free (and paid) circus workshops, and tons of chances to see aerialists, jugglers and acrobats in action. This weekend, don’t miss the free contemporary circus show Test Flights (Friday); participate in free all-ages circus classes (with registration) on hula hoop, trampoline, trapeze, juggling, plate spinning, tight wire and more (Saturday); or sign up for the 18-and-over pole-dancing class (zondag).

Things kick off with a spectacular Firstival for 52 weken vol primeurs this Saturday morning (more on that below).

When a family reunion in the Tidewater region of the South turns from playful reminiscing to a tense reckoning, long-buried secrets surface in this world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames’ Wildernis Generatie.

Taking place over the course of one summer weekend, the humorous and heartbreaking play explores the laughter, music, memories and the process of healing — all from the perspectives of four cousins struggling to break free from generational trauma.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident,” right? But arriving at that iconic line in the Declaration of Independence wasn’t so simple.

Unbeknownst to many, the Declaration served many roles and went through numerous drafts before becoming the document we know today. The American Philosophical Society Museum tapped into its vast holdings to tell a fuller version of the document’s history in its nieuwste tentoonstelling, timed to coincide with America’s 250th anniversary.

In addition to the many copies of the Declaration in the free exhibit, visitors can also see a rare first printing of Thomas Paine’s influential Common Sense, as well as the chair Thomas Jefferson sat in while he wrote.

Over the last two and a half centuries, few things have become as synonymous with America’s Independence Day celebrations as the loud crack and colorful sparks of a fireworks display. But the origins of the dazzling light shows are much, much older — going as far back as the second century BCE.

Starting this week, the Instituut voor Wetenschapsgeschiedenis in Old City illuminates the history and chemistry of fireworks in an explosive new exhibition, met historische zeldzame boeken, beeldende kunst, de nieuwste moderne pyrotechnische technologieën en nog veel meer.

52 weken vol primeurs eert 250 jaar pionieren in Philly door de vele historische successen van de stad te vieren - elke zaterdag, gedurende het hele jaar 2026. Uitgelichte Philadelphia “primeurs” zijn uitvindingen zoals de Slinky, culturele mijlpalen zoals Moederdag en belangrijke locaties zoals de eerste African Methodist Episcopal kerk.

De gratis vieringen vinden plaats op de oorspronkelijke locatie van elk eerste evenement (of op plekken die symbool staan voor waar deze belangrijke mijlpalen plaatsvonden) en omvatten gastsprekers, een sculptuur, maandelijkse evenementen en historische diepgaande analyses door Once Upon a Nation.

Our favorite show is on! GayBINGO! is back on North Broad this week, and this one goes out to all the mommas. Everyone’s favorite Bingo Verifying Divas — or BVDs — channel the funniest leading ladies of TV, from June Cleaver to Marge Simpson, for an evening of fun and games.

In between rounds of the classic game, the wacky and wild hosts delight the audience with fabulous entertainment, laugh-out-loud jokes and plenty of opportunities to win prizes.

See, hear and smell rare vintage race cars roar to life during the Simeone Foundation Automobielmuseum’s populair Demo Day series.

Themed “Carroll Shelby and the Rise of Professional Racing in America,” this month’s edition coincides with the opening of the museum’s newest exhibition, Shelby’s America (running April 11 through 26, 2026) and highlights the champion race car driver and designer’s immeasurable impact on the sport.

Car enthusiasts can witness five cars connected to Shelby — including a 1950 Allard J2, a 1954 Austin Healey 100 and a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Spyder — up close and in action as they take to the museum’s three-acre race track.

Your Philadelphia 76ers have officially clinched the division’s final playoff spot — and this Sunday is your last chance to catch the Sixers’ season-long celebration of the 2001 Eastern Conference Champions as they wrap the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

The Sixers look to keep the energy going with a home-court match against the Milwaukee Bucks, guaranteeing a low-pressure night of fun after a hard-fought season. Bonus: It’s Hoops and Health Night, featuring free 25th anniversary rally towels and 76ers Shaker Bottles with the purchase of a ticket (in limited supply).

Film, video and immersive art installations tell the stories of how Americans of color have helped shape our shared identity throughout the past 250 years at this Barnes Foundation tentoonstelling, getimed om samen te vallen met het halve eeuwfeest.

De bewegende beeldkunstenaars Arthur Jafa, David Hartt, Garrett Bradley, Ja'Tovia Gary en Tourmaline creëren een hedendaagse meditatie over het verleden, het heden en de toekomst en vragen de kijkers om na te denken over hoe gekleurde Amerikanen ruimtes van vreugde en verzet hebben gecreëerd ondanks systemen die proberen te onderdrukken.

Toegang tot de speciale tentoonstelling is mogelijk met reguliere museumentree, goed voor twee dagen.

Met hun eigen roemrijke geschiedenis, de Philadelphia Museum of Art en de Pennsylvania Academie voor Schone Kunsten (de allereerste kunstschool en het allereerste museum van het land) verdiepen zich in de rijkdom en diversiteit van de Amerikaanse kunstgeschiedenis voor deze blockbuster tentoonstelling, getimed om samen te vallen met het halve eeuwfeest.

Threading together 300 years of American art, the collection — which includes pieces from Philadelphia Phillies general manager John Middleton and his wife Leigh’s incredible personal collection — features over 1,000 portraits, sculptures, furniture, photographs and more across both museums.

Viewers find some of art’s biggest names — including Mary Cassatt and Charles Willson Peale — exhibited side-by-side with oft-overlooked Black, Indigenous, immigrant and historically underrepresented artists and contemporary talents.

April 1-30, 2026 (dates vary by event)

Philly’s got a history that no other city can claim, and this April (and beyond!), cultural institutions across the city  — in collaboration with the Histories Collaborative of Philadelphia — have teamed up for the first-ever Philadelphia Histories Month, a citywide celebration featuring special events, tours, exhibitions, talks and more. This week:

• get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a musical retrospective of the life and times of our favorite Founding Father, Ben Franklin, at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia (Friday)
• discover a treasure trove of exhibits and artifacts highlighting Swedish American culture and history with free guided tours bij de Amerikaans-Zweeds Historisch Museum (Sunday), and
• gather ʼround the table saw to talk shop met Independence Seaport Museum’s skilled shipwrights about their latest project: a full-scale, 40-foot replica of the type of vessel General George Washington used to sail across the Delaware in 1776 (Sunday).

As the birthplace and hometown of some of the most notable figures in jazz history, including Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Ethel Waters and Dizzy Gillespie, Philly’s jazz roots run deep — and the city is celebrating this April with Philly Jazz Month. Here are some of the city’s top jazz events this week:

• We Get Requests at Chris’ Jazz Cafe: It’s the luck of the draw (song edition) at Chris’ Jazz Café this week. Grammy-nominated trumpeter and composer Josh Lawrence leads the band, but you, the music-loving audience members, are in charge of the setlist. Submit your song request online or in person, and watch Philly’s jazziest musicians reimagine your favorites live before your eyes (Tuesday).
• Arturo Stable Trio at Exuberance: Bienvenidos a Havana, where music paves the streets and dance is a way of life. Led by its eponymous bandleader and acclaimed Cuban-American musician, the Arturo Stable Trio transforms the exclusive listening room at Exuberance into a vibrant Cuban jazz club for an evening of Caribbean-inspired musical fun (donderdag).
• Philadelphia Jazz Kissa: A Deep Listening Vinyl Series at Sook Vinyl & Vintage: Sook Vinyl — Mt. Airy’s hidden gem of a music hub and record store — kicks off its three-part deep listening series this week, dedicating the entire evening to the music of pioneering jazz greats, McCoy Tyner, Lee Morgan and Stanley Turrentine (Friday). Can’t make it this week? The series continues on April 17 and 24, 2026.
• Jazz Vespers at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church: Pay homage to Black culture, community, history, struggle and triumph during this inspiring program bij historisch Mother Bethel AME-kerk. Local music mover-and-shaker V. Shayne Frederick curates a program of sacred jazz, soul-stirring hymns, traditional spirituals and inspiring meditative readings performed by an all-star lineup of Philly talents (Sunday).

Data variëren per evenement

Trakteer jezelf op een van deze culinaire evenementen in Greater Philadelphia. Honger naar meer? Stort je op onze gids voor de nieuwste restaurantopeningen van Philly dit voorjaar.

• Animalón x Amá Takeover at Ama: Dreams do come true. The Michelin-starred chef behind Animalón — the bucket-list-worthy, all-alfresco fine dining experience in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico — is coming to Philly for a special two-night stay at Amá in Fishtown. Chef Oscar Torres teams up with host chef Frankie Ramierez for seven (!) unforgettable courses of contemporary Mexican cuisine (Wednesday and Thursday).
• The Spring Supper Society at Glen Foerd: Dearest gentle reader, it is this writer’s greatest delight to invite you to an evening out on the Ton. Glen Foerd — the historic mansion and pastoral estate nestled in Northeast Philly — hosts an exquisite Bridgerton-inspired five-course feast fit for Queen Charlotte herself. Dress in your finest for tea sandwiches, sweet tea pork and more as the sun sets (Thursday).
• Hop Ones at Evil Genius Beer Company: Evil Genius pairs blazing-hot wings with ice-cold brews during this tasty twist on the popular YouTube series Hot Ones. Each table answers a series of questions and the best story wins a free beer. Tickets come with 10 wings (vegetarian options available) and 10 different sauce options — and be sure to dab a little extra on the last wing (Friday).
• Philly Cocktail Fest at 23rd Street Armory: Philly Cocktail Fest immerses you in the world of mixology, with creative cocktail concoctions by some of the area’s finest purveyors and the chance to sample up to 15 cocktails of your choice. Sip your way through some of Philly’s mixxiest restaurants and bars, including R&D Cocktail Bar, Amá, Dear Daphni, Prohibition Taproom, Amina Hospitality Collection and more (Saturday).
• Real Ale Invitational at Yards Brewing Company: Cans and kegs and bottles — oh my! Yards Brewing Company turns into an amber-hued wonderland of beers and brews for the annual Real Ale Invitational. Over 40 of the region’s finest breweries — including Attic, Big Oyster and Broken Goblet — deck out Yards’ brewhouse for an afternoon, offering samples of unfiltered, unpasteurized, naturally carbonated, fermented goodness (Sunday).

Data variëren per evenement

Soak up these live performances at venues across Greater Philadelphia. Looking for an encore? Pump up the jams with our seasonal guide to Philly’s biggest concerts.

• The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales at the Arden: Think you know what “Happily Ever After” looks like? Think again! The fairytales, folktales and fables we grew up with, like The Ugly Duckling en The Princess and the Frog, get turned upside-down in this opzwepende productie for the youngest theatergoers (Wednesday through Sunday, May 31, 2026).
• The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Mozart’s Requiem at the Kimmel Center: Mozart’s Requiem is not only one of the famed composer’s seminal works — it was his last. (Talk about a grand finale.) Led by acclaimed English conductor and Mozart specialist Jane Gloverhe, the Philadelphia Orchestra pays tribute to the master with their take on the dramatic choral piece and his Symphony No. 40 (Thursday through Sunday).
• Floetry With Raheem Devaughn at The Met: This smooth evening of 2000s neo-soul and R&B brings together two Grammy Award-nominated greats for performances of music that helped define a genre. The ladies of Floetry serve warm and laid-back classics like Say Yes en Floetic, perfectly paired with Raheem’s signature slow jams like U en Don’t Come Easy. (Friday)
• Opening: The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater: Whipsmart, vibrant and a genius by all accounts, Jennifer Marcus is unstoppable — now if only she could overcome her crippling agoraphobia and OCD to step outside. This hilarious “techno-comedy” by Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rolin Jones follows the adopted computer genius as she develops a bot version of herself — Jenny Cho — to find her biological mother (Friday through Sunday, April 26, 2026)?
• R&B Afterdark at City Winery: Like a fine wine, R&B just gets better with time. Sit back and relax over dinner and a glass (or two) as the R&B Afterdark band reimagines classics from across the decades, introduces you to new music inspired by the greats and more (Sunday).

Data variëren per tour

Ben je mee met de tour? (Dat zou je moeten zijn.) Bekijk onze selectie van enkele van de beste rondleidingen in Philly deze week. Op zoek naar meer? Ga op je eigen tempo aan de slag en ga op pad met een van deze zelfgeleide rondleidingen.

• Garden Highlights Tour at Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Peak cherry blossom bloom is just the beginning for local green spaces and lovers of spring. Throughout the year, Morris Arboretum & Tuinen — Northwest Philly’s oasis of flora and fauna of all kinds — whisks guests around its grounds for free guided tours tailored to their interests. During the spring, tours are offered once a day and are included with general admission (daily).
• Ancient Alcohol: A Taste of Bygone Booze Tour & Tasting at the Penn Museum: There’s nothing new about booze. Mankind has been partying it up for millennia. Sip your way through history during this tour and tasting event bij de Penn Museum. Keep an eye out for early drinking vessels, ancient Greek drinking games and sampling of a beer inspired by an ancient recipe discovered by a Penn biomolecular archaeologist (slight flex) (Saturday and Sunday)!
• Second Saturday Guided Hike: Birding and Fair Amount Food Forest Tour in East Fairmount Park: With wildlife photographer Troy Bynum as your guide, venture through Fairmount Park’s gardens and green spaces in search of migratory and year-round birds during a tranquil birding hike. End your excursion by surveying the fruits, veggies, nuts and herbs of the Fair Amount Food Forest, an educational public garden that mimics a natural ecosystem (Saturday)
• Trolley Trail Hike in Fairmount Park:  Explore remnants of the Fairmount Park Trolley Network on this four-and-a-half-mile guided hike. Operating from the late 19th to early 20th century, the network — which once offered an easy and reliable means of getting to the park — now exists as a scenic hidden trail, sprinkled with massive stone tunnels and 100-year-old bridge abutments. Dress for the hilly terrain, and bringing your own water and snacks is recommended (Sunday).

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Kunnen we een “whoop whoop” krijgen? Kunnen we een “oh yeah” krijgen? Philly nachtleven ziet er deze week nog cooler uit dan cool met deze dansfeesten:

• COLONIAL 54: An Immersive Disco Experience at The Colonial Theatre: Teleport to glitzy 1970s New York for a hot night of throwback DJ sets, flashy outfits and shiny disco balls. Plus, catch local drag queen Roxanne Rohls as THE Liza Minnelli (Friday).
• Better Off Alone: A 90s/2000s Dance Rave at Kung Fu Necktie: Rave like you’ve never raved before at this all-night dance party, 100% powered by your favorite throwback tunes. Madonna, Spice Girls, NSYNC — the crew’s all here (in spirit) as you groove the night away (Saturday).
• Shut Up x Dance at NOTO Philadelphia: Step 1: Suit up in your best white fit. Step 2: Avoid spillage of every kind (coffee, chocolate, fruit punch — all off-limits). Step 3: Shut up and dance. This massive all-white, 21-and-over fete is taking over NOTO for a night of nonstop afrobeats and amapiano. You’ve got the game plan (you’re welcome). All that’s left to do is get your ticket and go (Saturday)
• ​​Reggaetón Bowl at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia: Going through ​​a serious reggaetón withdrawal since February? Have no fear, the doctor is here and prescribing you a heavy dose of Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee and Karol G at ​​Reggaetón Bowl. Expect DJs spinning your favorite Latin music hits all night long, bowling, dancing, giveaways, and maybe even a special performance from an up-and-coming star (Saturday).
• The Main Event Philly’s Spring Fling at Marsha’s: The springtime vibes come in at an all-time high at this grown-and-sexy day party at Marsha’s. Let loose with happy hour specials, a laid-back atmosphere, and a soundtrack of throwback, Afrobeat, reggae and house classics by DJ Deluxx. Advance tickets are available at a discount — and highly recommended. The party’s likely to sell out (Saturday).

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Geef de City of Brotherly Love een staande ovatie: de internationaal bekende TKTS-ticketdienst is nu ook beschikbaar in Philly. Naast New York City, Tokio en Londen, TKTS Philadelphia biedt een onverslaanbare deal: 30% tot 50% korting op tickets voor geselecteerde Philly theater- en podiumkunstenvoorstellingen binnen 72 uur voor aanvang van de voorstelling.

Tickets moeten persoonlijk worden gekocht bij de Bezoekerscentrum Onafhankelijkheid en omvat voorstellingen van Ensemble Arts, het Philadelphia Orchestra, The Wilma Theater en nog veel meer. Wil je alle details weten? Lees verder in onze gids.

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Now that Philly has officially thawed for springtime — or as we like to call it, outdoor dining season — you can’t let the warm-weather days, sultry nights and moments of sunshiney bliss go to waste.

Take your meal alfresco at one of Philly’s uber-popular outdoor venues, like Rittenhouse Square’s buzzy escape Walnoottuin, of PHS Pop Up Gardens’  lush urban oases on South Street en in Manayunk.

Lopend

Bezoekers van de National Constitution Center kan nu de langverwachte De stichting van Amerika galerie, met high-tech momentopnamen van het Revolutionaire Amerika in dramatisch detail.

De nieuwe permanente galerie vertelt het verhaal van hoe de vroege Amerikanen vochten voor onafhankelijkheid, de Amerikaanse grondwet creëerden, de Bill of Rights opstelden en uiteindelijk de basis legden voor onze democratie. Bezoekers kunnen meeslepende gangen verkennen, in contact komen met tactiele installaties, boeiende video's bekijken en levensechte artefacten bekijken.

Naast andere artefacten bevat de nieuwe ruimte een origineel exemplaar (!) van de Amerikaanse grondwet - een van de slechts 14 overgebleven exemplaren - dat tot 2026 wordt tentoongesteld, samen met zeldzame eerste drukken van 17 grondwetswijzigingen.

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Het werk van Ruth E. Carter, tweevoudig Academy Award-winnares voor kostuumontwerp, staat centraal in de African American Museum in Philadelphia’De nieuwste tentoonstelling van, Afrofuturisme in kostuumontwerp, waarin wordt onderzocht hoe Carters handgetekende kostuumontwerpen hebben bijgedragen aan het definiëren van iconische filmpersonages.

De modulaire tentoonstelling — met interactieve elementen — toont bekroonde kostuums en artefacten uit Carters gewaardeerde carrière, waaronder een zeldzame blik op de persoonlijke schetsen en kostuums van de artiest uit Carters privécollectie.

Carter - ook bekend als de meest genomineerde zwarte vrouw in de Oscargeschiedenis - won Oscars voor haar kostuumontwerpen voor de Black Panther films en is de eerste zwarte vrouw die meerdere Academy Awards in welke categorie dan ook heeft gewonnen.

Tot en met zondag 26 april 2026

Noah Davis probeerde “de mensen om hem heen te vertegenwoordigen” en legde in zijn carrière de fijne kneepjes en schoonheid van het alledaagse zwarte leven in Los Angeles vast.

Hoewel hij bekend stond om zijn visueel interessante - vaak dromerige - schilderijen over politiek, ras, mythologie en meer, omvatte Davis’ praktijk ook het verzamelen van fotografie, experimenteel beeldhouwwerk, het maken van collages en websites en, uiteindelijk, de opening van zijn eigen museum.

Deze baanbrekend retrospectief is een eerbetoon aan de volle breedte van het leven en werk van de veelgeprezen kunstenaar. Na stops in LA, Duitsland en Engeland komt de ongelooflijke collectie van meer dan 60 stukken naar de Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Tot en met zondag 3 mei 2026

De lente is officieel begonnen bij Longwood Gardens, De grootste tuinbouwtuin van Philly.

De vertrouwde kleuren en geuren van het seizoen zijn klaar om ervaren te worden tijdens de jaarlijkse Lente bloeit Dit evenement biedt de mogelijkheid om te genieten van de vroege voorjaarsbollen van de wereldberoemde duizend hectare grote attractie, de levendige bloei van aromatische tulpen, geliefde blauwe regen, bloeiende bomen en nog veel meer.

Pierre du Pont’s tranquil botanic oasis showcases nearly 10,000 varieties among its indoor and outdoor grounds. Timed admission tickets are vereist.

Through Sunday, May 17, 2026 (Sundays only)

Dwaal door de straten en winkel tot je erbij neervalt. Zeven zondagen lang, in april en mei, is een van Philadelphia's top winkelen en dineren bestemmingen verandert in een autovrije oase.

Tijdens Open straten: West Walnut, pedestrians can shop, dine and mosey along seven car-free blocks while enjoying acoustic music, strolling performers and family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Music — more specifically, jazz — is in the air as the outdoor fest joins the Philly Jazz Month festivities. Four talented local musicians are popping up throughout the day to serenade guests with swinging melodies and jazzy riffs (Saturday).

De Open-Streets zone loopt op Walnut Street tussen Broad Street en 19th Street, en op 18th Street tussen Locust Street en Chestnut Street. Bekijk de officiële website voor een amusementsschema en een lijst met winkel- en restaurantactiviteiten.

Tot en met zondag 24 mei 2026

De kleinste wezens komen tot leven in de iconische kinderboeken van Eric Carle, zoals De rups die veel honger had. De illustraties van deze Kleine levende dingen staan centraal op de Michener Kunstmuseum’De nieuwste tentoonstelling toont de kunst van de auteur-illustrator.

The exhibit at the Doylestown museum bevat originele kunst uit geliefde Carle-titels zoals: De zeer stille krekel, De zeer drukke spin en Bruine Beer, Bruine Beer, Wat Zie Je? Bezoekers krijgen ook de kans om Carle's vroege schetsen te bekijken en een kijkje te nemen in het proces van de kunstenaar.

Tot en met zondag 12 juli 2026

Toen de wereld hen, hun werk en hun onderwerpen probeerde uit te wissen, eisten deze in Philly gevestigde kunstenaars hun ruimte op - op hun eigen voorwaarden, met hun eigen werk.

Ontvouwt zich niet in één, maar in twee Philly musea. Woodmere en de Pennsylvania Academie voor Schone Kunsten — Lichamen en zielen verkent hoe het werk van kunstenaars de complexiteit van de menselijke ervaring benadrukte, gender, seksualiteit, relaties en meer aankaartte, compassie cultiveerde en zich een betere wereld voorstelde.

De krachtige tentoonstelling laat meer dan 130 schilderijen, tekeningen en sculpturen zien, van kunstenaars als Barbara Bullock en Marta Sanchez en uit de collectie van kunstverzamelaars Robert en Frances Coulborn Kohler uit Philadelphia.

Tot zondag 9 augustus 2026

Je kunt veel over iemand vertellen aan de hand van zijn of haar huis. Voor de Shakers - een religieuze gemeenschap die ontstond in het 18e-eeuwse Engeland en bloeide in de Verenigde Staten - strekten hun sterke overtuigingen over gemeenschap, arbeid en gelijkheid zich uit tot elk facet van het leven, inclusief hun meubels, architectuur en alledaagse goederen.

Een combinatie van historische, door Shakers gemaakte kunstvoorwerpen, rechtstreeks uit de Testament van Ann Lee met hedendaagse kunstwerken geïnspireerd door de gemeenschap, deze nieuwe tentoonstelling bij de Instituut voor Hedendaagse Kunst onderzoekt hoe de groep een onderscheidende visuele taal heeft ontwikkeld die wordt gekenmerkt door eenvoud, innovatie en doelgerichtheid.

Wil je nog meer leren? De tentoonstelling was onlangs in dit artikel van De New York Times.

Tot maandag 7 september 2026

Je hoeft de stad niet uit om te genieten van een Universal themaparkervaring. Deze wereldpremière tentoonstelling, aangeboden door The Franklin Institute en Universal Destinations & Experiences biedt een kijkje achter de schermen bij de innovatie en wereldopbouw die in elk Universal-pretpark plaatsvindt.

Met een oppervlakte van 18.000 vierkante meter en acht overweldigende galerijen toont de interactieve ervaring meer dan 100 voertuigen, rekwisieten en andere originele artefacten van wereldberoemde attracties, attracties en liveshows. En zoals het Franklin Institute betaamt, heeft de tentoonstelling een educatieve focus, waarbij alle technologie, techniek en kunstzinnigheid die komen kijken bij het ontwerpen van pretparken wordt uitgelicht.

Through Fall 2026

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, het is de Philly PHLASH! Everyone’s favorite way to conveniently travel from one iconic Philadelphia attraction to another is back for a brand-new season.

All-day passes run just $5 (free for SEPTA Key holders) and stops include Reading Terminal Market, Eastern State Penitentiaryde Philadelphia Museum of Artde Philadelphia Zoo and many more. For the first time ever, the distinct purple bus also stops at 30th Street Station, the Mütter Museum and the Fashion District.

Through Saturday, October 31, 2026

This beloved culinary treasure returns to the heart of South Philly’s FDR Park, ushering in outdoor market season. A nationaal bekende seizoensmarktde Zuidoost-Aziatische markt verschijnt elk weekend (met uitzondering van speciale evenementen) en biedt een aantal van de beste Laotiaanse, Khmer, Thaise, Vietnamese en Indonesische gerechten in de stad.

Last year’s market saw over 70 vendors offering traditional dishes, authentic street food and culturally specific produce, plus plants, jewelry and clothing. Pack a picnic blanket and don’t forget to bring cash — some vendors are cash-only, and there’s no ATM on site.

Tot en met zondag 3 januari 2027

“Wanneer in de loop van menselijke gebeurtenissen ...” Het document waaruit deze baanbrekende zin afkomstig is, vormt het middelpunt van de Museum of the American Revolution’Programmering voor 2026. De reis van de Verklaring De tentoonstelling volgt de geschiedenis van het oprichtingsverdrag van Amerika en de voortdurende invloed ervan, dat wereldwijd meer dan 100 onafhankelijkheidsbewegingen heeft geïnspireerd.

De erfenis van de Verklaring wordt onderzocht aan de hand van documenten, kunstwerken en artefacten, waaronder de stoel van Thomas Jefferson, een door markies de Lafayette geannoteerd ontwerp van de Franse Verklaring van Rechten, de gevangenisbank waar Martin Luther King Jr. “Brief uit een gevangenis in Birmingham, een spinnewiel geschonken door Gandhi en nog veel meer.

March 28, 2026 – February 14, 2027

In 1803 gaf president Thomas Jefferson Meriwether Lewis en William Clark de opdracht om de westelijke gebieden van het land te verkennen na de Louisiana Purchase. Maar wist je dat Philadelphia's Academie voor Natuurwetenschappen bewaart bijna alle originele dagboeken van de ontdekkingsreizigers en bewaard gebleven specimens met betrekking tot hun botanisch onderzoek in zijn Lewis & Clark Herbarium?

Het nieuwe museum Plantkunde van naties De tentoonstelling onderzoekt die rijke collectie opnieuw door een inheemse bril, waarbij botanie (de studie van planten) wordt gecombineerd met etnobotanie (de studie van hoe mensen planten gebruiken) om de manier waarop we de koloniale reis interpreteren een nieuwe vorm te geven.

Through Monday, January 3, 2028

We weten allemaal hoe de Amerikaanse Revolutionaire Oorlog eindigde. Nu is er een gloednieuwe tentoonstelling - getimed om samen te vallen met het jaarlijkse Vijfhonderdjarig jubileum viering - op de Independence Seaport Museum onderzoekt hoe onze nieuwe natie haar economie na de ramp weer heeft opgebouwd.

Met ongeveer 150 zelden geziene voorwerpen en artefacten, Op zoek naar winst en macht: Philadelphia, de handel met China en het ontstaan van Amerika onderzoekt hoe de Amerikaanse droom standhield (en bloeide) dankzij nieuwe economische relaties en internationale handelsallianties — en hoe China heeft bijgedragen aan de opbouw van Amerika tot de wereldmacht die het vandaag de dag is.

Het is waar: Philly is een bekroond, een stad die vaak in het nieuws komt. Heb je hulp nodig om alle nieuwtjes bij te houden? Lees het laatste nieuws op dit wekelijkse overzicht van onze favoriete Philly-verhalen. Vers van de pers:

• Yes! Here are Philly’s seven finalists in the 2026 James Beard Awards.
• Meet the Philly entrepreneur building a Black-owned “mini-Reading Terminal Market.”
• Check, check: A new program brings live music to Philly neighborhoods three nights a week.
• Block Party Bonanza: Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s super-sized summer block party series.
• Franklin Fountain is launching 26 new ice cream flavors. You won’t believe some of them.

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• Want to know a secret? Philly has scores of hidden gems for curious travelers to discover — and you, friend, are in for a treat. Explore 30 of Philly’s best-kept secret places in our newly updated guide to Philly’s under-the-radar attractions.
• Don’t know if you’ve heard, but FIFA Wereldkampioenschap voetbal 26 is coming to the city this summer — and it’s kind of a big deal. Both legendary heavy-hitters, like France and Brazil, and exciting rising squads, like Ecuador and Haiti, will take the field in Philadelphia. What better way to experience these cultures than through food? Seize your chance to dine along with the players, try something new or enjoy a taste of home with our brand-new World Cup-inspired culinary guide.
• May is right around the corner, meaning it’s time for both locals and visitors to get outside — and time for festival season to ramp up. The outdoor calendar is filled with massive music fairs, annual foodie gatherings and a plethora of neighborhood street festivals across the region. Get the scoop with onze gids to the top things to do in Philly this May.
• Millions of people zip through the Southwest Philadelphia area that Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) calls home each year, but with miles of green space, a rich history, a vibrant international community serving up diverse (and delicious!) eats, and an abundance of comfy hotel options, Southwest Philly deserves a visit in its own right. Wondering where to begin? Start hier.
• Extra, extra, read all about it: The birthplace of modern democracy (Philly, obvs) is hosting a global homecoming this summer at TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures. The inaugural event features brand-new TED Talks by some of the world’s brightest thinkers, and fresh off the presses, you can read all about the speakers in our updated event guide.